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23 Dec 2024, 11:25
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57% (00:42) correct
42% (00:54) wrong based on 7 sessions
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The (i) ___________ forces were just barely held at bay by a loyalist battalion (ii) _______ by its allies’ reinforcements.
Blank (i)
A. revolting
B. outclassed
C. fascistic
Blank (ii)
D. obviated
E. bolstered
F. sapped
Blank (i)
A. revolting
B. outclassed
C. fascistic
Blank (ii)
D. obviated
E. bolstered
F. sapped
27 Dec 2024, 12:57
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One good clue to the first blank is the word “loyalist.” Those fighting the loyalists would likely be the rebels. You don’t have any indication that the forces were fascistic (totalitarian, led by dictator). Outclassed (surpassed in quality) is irrelevant here, so revolting fits best. Don’t be thrown off by the dual meaning of revolting—certainly revolting can mean “disgusting,” but it can also mean engaging in a revolt, such as against a government. The loyalist battalion was helped or strengthened by “its allies’ reinforcements,” so only bolstered (supported) makes sense. Obviated (anticipated and made unnecessary) isn’t supported by any proof in the sentence. Sapped (weakened, especially of energy) conflicts with the idea that allies would help the loyalists.
One good clue to the first blank is the word “loyalist.” Those fighting the loyalists would likely be the rebels. You don’t have any indication that the forces were fascistic (totalitarian, led by dictator). Outclassed (surpassed in quality) is irrelevant here, so revolting fits best. Don’t be thrown off by the dual meaning of revolting—certainly revolting can mean “disgusting,” but it can also mean engaging in a revolt, such as against a government. The loyalist battalion was helped or strengthened by “its allies’ reinforcements,” so only bolstered (supported) makes sense. Obviated (anticipated and made unnecessary) isn’t supported by any proof in the sentence. Sapped (weakened, especially of energy) conflicts with the idea that allies would help the loyalists.
27 Dec 2024, 14:18
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For blank (1), revolting fits the blank.the entire context is about what kind of forces, while outclassed might've fit but then when we consider #(2) option —
bolstered makes much more sense.
so,the answer would be revolting and bolstered.
bolstered makes much more sense.
so,the answer would be revolting and bolstered.
